Clinton

Clinton’s bailout statement — wow

By matt carter ⋅ September 19, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Courtesy of Ben Smith:

Hillary puts out the kind of harsh, skeptical statement on the Bush Administration’s plans that Obama — embracing a bipartisan moment — did not, and offers a glimpse of how different her campaign would have been:
When the American people, facing a foreclosure crisis and struggling economy, turned to this administration for help, [...]

Obama and Clinton Make Joint Appearance in DC Thursday

By matt carter ⋅ June 18, 2008 ⋅ One comment

The Daily News reports:
Hillary Clinton will join Barack Obama for a joint appearance in Washington next week to persuade her donors to begin giving to the Democrats’ nominee, the Daily News has learned.
It’s the first known plan to bring together the victor and vanquished from the Democrat primary race and put their pledges of unity [...]

Hillary Clinton — Incredible People, Incredible Memories

By matt carter ⋅ June 18, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

Dear Matthew,
Together, you and I changed America forever. We touched so many lives over the course of this campaign, and I can’t thank you enough for the support you showed me. I met so many wonderful people out on the trail, and I wanted to share some of those memories with you.
I hope you’ll take [...]

McCain to Reach Out to Women Voters

By matt carter ⋅ June 12, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Stories in both Politico and the Washington Post lay out his plan, which was hatched by VP short-list contender and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina:
McCain and adviser Carly Fiorina plan a virtal town hall meeting with former Clinton backers in the group Women for Fair Politics. Fiorina will also meet with them in person Thursday.
Fiorina [...]

Neither Obama Nor McCain Is Welsh

By matt carter ⋅ June 9, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Caught this from the Western Mail, a daily widely read in Wales. By the way, Wales is a small country next to England about the size of New Jersey.

Welsh connection is gone, but the new President’s influence will still get here
FOR a while, it looked like the US presidential election in November was going to [...]

Hillary Clinton’s Farewell Speech

By matt carter ⋅ June 7, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

The transcript of Hillary’s concession speech this afternoon in Washington DC.
Thank you so much. Thank you all.
Well, this isn’t exactly the party I’d planned, but I sure like the company.
I want to start today by saying how grateful I am to all of you – to everyone who poured your hearts and your hopes into [...]

Photo of the Day — Hillary Waves Goodbye

By matt carter ⋅ June 7, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Hillary Clinton endorsed Barack Obama in Washington DC today. Courtesy of Getty.

Barack Email on Hillary Support

By matt carter ⋅ June 7, 2008 ⋅ One comment

The email from his campaign about her support today:
Matthew –
Hillary Clinton announced her support for our campaign today.
Senator Clinton made history over the past 16 months — not just because she has broken barriers, but because she has inspired millions of Americans with her strength, her courage, and her commitment to causes like universal health [...]

Hillary’s Saturday Event Invite

By matt carter ⋅ June 6, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

From Maggie Williams, campaign head:
Dear Matthew,
I have been honored and privileged to work with so many dedicated people on Hillary’s historic campaign. Your enthusiastic commitment to her campaign through the primaries has been inspirational.
As you know, Hillary will be holding an event tomorrow in Washington D.C. to thank all of her supporters, to express her [...]

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